Dentists say they are seeing more patients with chipped teeth and jaw pain as pandemic stress spurs an increase in tooth grinding.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to make federal policy work for Maine and other rural places
Talk about what’s not working; put someone in charge of the rural agenda; invest in doing economic development differently, and focus on rural-urban connections.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Puritan donates $20,000 to Piscataquis Regional Food Center
The company is also offering a $5,000 matching donation from employees.
Posted inNation & World
First reported U.S. case of COVID-19 variant found in Colorado
Scientists in the U.K. believe the variant is more contagious than previously identified strains.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Northern Light Inland Hospital receiving $100,000 to cover COVID-19 losses
Through the Maine Health Care Financial Relief Grant Program, eight Northern Light Hospitals will receive $100,000 each to assist in covering losses as a result of the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Sens. Collins and King support upping stimulus checks to $2,000
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote Tuesday on House-approved legislation that would raise the payments to most Americans from $600 to $2,000.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Sports
Former Thorndike selectman covers New York Mets baseball from away
Michael Mayer, who decided not to run for selectman in August, is the executive editor for Metsmerized, part of the USA Today Sports Network, and MetsMinors.net.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Q&A: When will I be vaccinated against COVID-19?
Who is getting vaccinated now? When will it be my turn? And who is making such decisions?
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man, unable to afford bail, spends 7 months in jail with jury trials delayed
Frank Tripp, accused of assault, won a motion for a speedy trial, but pandemic concerns mean jury trials likely won’t start up until spring.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Encouraged by generosity during the pandemic, central Maine food banks optimistic for 2021
After some early supply chain issues in 2020, local food banks in Gardiner, Monmouth, Augusta and Hallowell are stocked for what may come in the new year.